3 Raiders Trade Targets After Week 2

The Josh McDaniels era in Las Vegas is off to a rocky start.

When the Raiders hired the former Patriots offensive coordinator to take over as the head coach this offseason, the expectations were high. Now they are staring down an 0-2 start and essentially facing a must-win game against the Tennessee Titans on the road.

The good news for them is that the Titans are 0-2 as well coming off a shellacking at the hands of the Buffalo Bills.

The other piece of optimism is that there's still time for the Raiders to improve the roster and get things back on track.

They could look to the free-agent market to add some new blood, but seeking out trades is another avenue worth exploring.

Here are three possible targets who make sense given their current situation and the Raiders' needs.

T/G Isaiah Wynn, New England Patriots

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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - SEPTEMBER 11: New England Patriots offensive tackle Isaiah Wynn (76) blocks during the game between the New England Patriots and the Miami Dolphins, on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Finding legitimate offensive-line help this time of year is next to impossible, but there might be a unique opportunity with Isaiah Wynn and the New England Patriots.

Bill Belichick has never been a stranger to making bold moves. Trading his starting right tackle would be a curious decision, but he's apparently been on the trade block already. Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reported the Pats talked with other teams about shopping Wynn before the season.

The 25-year-old is playing in the final year of his rookie contract, so New England could be interested in moving on without extending him.

The Raiders have looked to find solutions on the offensive line all offseason. Jermaine Eluemunor has slid in at right tackle, earning a 55.1 grade from PFF while conceding two sacks on 88 snaps through two games.

Wynn has a history with McDaniels as a Patriots player, and he could come in right away and be the best lineman not named Kolton Miller.

The Raiders have the second-most salary-cap space, per Spotrac. Taking on the Georgia product's contract wouldn't be easy, but it could be worth it if it helps upgrade the offensive line.

Edge Dante Fowler Jr., Dallas Cowboys

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INGLEWOOD, CA - AUGUST 20: Dallas Cowboys defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. (56) gets off the line during the NFL preseason game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Los Angeles Chargers on August 20, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Dante Fowler Jr. turned in a strong performance for the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2. He had a strip-sack on Joe Burrow as well as a batted pass, and that was just while playing 30 percent of the snaps.

The 28-year-old showcased his utility as a rotational pass-rusher, but the truth is the Cowboys have an abundance of them. Micah Parsons continues to be a game-wrecker when playing on the edge, while DeMarcus Lawrence and Dorance Armstrong are seeing more snaps than Fowler as well.

Chauncey Golston and Sam Williams were right behind.

So, while Fowler has been a good addition for the Cowboys, he might be worth more as a future draft pick.

Meanwhile, the Raiders need help when it comes to getting after the passer. Maxx Crosby is playing at an elite level, but he's the only one with a sack and has eight total pressures. Chandler Jones has just four.

Outside of those two, Johnathan Abram is the only one with multiple pressures.

That's not good enough if the Raiders are going to compete in the AFC West. Giving up a pick for Fowler would give them someone to get Jones off the field some after playing 89 percent of the snaps through the first two weeks.

S Ashtyn Davis, New York Jets

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New York Jets safety Ashtyn Davis (21) runs with the ball after making an interception of a pass by Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) with time running down during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Cleveland. The Jets won 31-30. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

The pass rush isn't the only problem with the Raiders' defense. The secondary has been lackluster as well. Specifically, the defense hasn't been able to rely on its safeties.

Trevon Moehrig, Duron Harmon and Roderic Teamer are all giving up passer ratings of more than 106.0 right now, and each has given up one touchdown already. Abram has surprisingly kept things relatively clean in coverage, but he is mostly being asked to play in the box where he thrives.

Given the relatively poor safety play and the passing offenses they are going to see in the AFC West, it wouldn't be a bad idea to bring in new blood.

Ashtyn Davis is getting limited opportunities with the New York Jets. He has only logged one defensive snap this season but that was the game-sealing interception against the Cleveland Browns.

After the game, head coach Robert Saleh praised the 25-year-old for how much they can trust him to do what he's coached to do.

That's the kind of player the Raiders need on the back end. If Davis isn't going to be able to get more reps with the Jets, it's worth a call to find out if they may be interested in dealing him.